MA in Kannada Distance Program

Overview

The Postgraduate program, MA in Kannada, offered at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), is aligned with the guidelines of NEP-2022. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the history and philosophy of the Kannada language. The program encompasses all genres of Kannada literature, including prose, Poetry, Drama, Folklore, Criticism, Vachanas, and Tatvapada. The courses of study include Ancient, Medieval and Modern Kannada Literature. It also lays emphasis on Etymology, Orthography, classical grammar, and Phonology of the Kannada language. This program provides students with opportunities to explore the research already conducted in various fields of Kannada Literature. This program also makes a sincere attempt to highlight the culture, tradition, customs, heritage, and structures that represent Kannada as a classical language. The program also aims to develop analytical skills, creativity, critical thinking, editing skills, skimming techniques and comprehensive skills.

Program Highlights

Here are some of the highlights of the MA in Kannada Distance Program

• Provide a comprehensive understanding of the Kannada language and literature.
• Enable insight and knowledge of literary, cultural, theatrical, social, and ideological perspectives.
• Exhibit an understanding of Kannada literary criticism.
• Critique of writings and philosophies of Ancient and modern Kannada Writers.
• Knowledge of functional and applied Kannada Language through writing for various genres and research.
• Facilitate socio-cultural consciousness through subaltern studies.